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With two great museums, the Detroit Historical Society offers engaging opportunities to learn about and explore the city's rich history, from its automotive legacy to its maritime heritage.

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Detroit Historical Museum

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Exhibitions & Projects

Explore exhibitions, immersive experiences, and learning opportunities – at our museums, in the community, and online!

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Enjoy a variety of events, from lectures, book talks, and film screenings to family-friendly activities, behind-the-scenes tours, concerts, and more!

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Research & Learning

Research & Learning

Explore a wide range of tools and resources crafted to inspire curiosity and support learning for educators, students, and lifelong learners alike.

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Encyclopedia of Detroit

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Learn about our history, meet the dedicated team preserving Detroit’s legacy, and discover what we’re doing today.

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Help celebrate and protect Detroit’s legacy by giving, getting involved, or becoming part of our community!

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Package, Information

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Witherspoon Enterprises

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Letter

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Booklet - Research Laboratories of the Ethyl Corporation

Booklet

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Research Laboratories of the Ethyl Corporation

Booklet - This Is Ethyl

Booklet

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This Is Ethyl

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Check, Bank

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Magazine - Tradition - The Monthly Publication of America's Picturesque Past

Magazine

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Tradition - The Monthly Publication of America's Picturesque Past

Booklet - Scenes of Old Detroit - Looking Back 150 Years

Booklet

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Scenes of Old Detroit - Looking Back 150 Years

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Ball, Golf

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Animal, Stuffed

Animal, Stuffed

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